Students describe the three writing assignments we're working on.

Students describe what happens at book club, which book they chose, and what they're looking forward to during our first discussion next week.

The students had the day off, but the teachers did not. What were we doing then?

Who won the first semester election? More importantly, who won the eighth grade egg race?

Seventh graders explain how generations older and younger are important to passing on information.

The 8th graders are studying milestones and rites of passage in their lives and in different cultures. Van, Michael, Jackson, and Tre explain the milestones are they looking forward to in their lives.

Our universals define our behavior norms. All our rules fit into one of three categories: Dog are safe, responsible, and respectful. On a side note, it's been years since a student has cussed me out, so that's really not a big issue, at least in my room, thankfully.

It's the first day of the new school year. Some kids have some lofty goals. Some kids want chocolate milk.

Introduction to my podcast.